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riversedge

(81,734 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 04:58 PM 8 hrs ago

Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Source: abcnews





Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.

June 2, 2026, 3:41 PM


Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to benefit allies of President Donald Trump following heavy pressure from Republican congressional leadership.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.


Read more: https://abcnews.com/Politics/acting-ag-blanche-trump-administration-nixing-anti-weaponization/story?id=133528785



Short story as of now. But also--Nothing said about the Trump immunity order --for his family and friends that was included with this issue.
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Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' (Original Post) riversedge 8 hrs ago OP
No trust in these liars................... Lovie777 7 hrs ago #1
When asked, Blanche said that the tRump family's IRS immunity bullshit is staying as it is. SeattleVet 7 hrs ago #2
Trump's government and private lawyers better be prepared to answer questions about that though in Court. cstanleytech 7 hrs ago #3
Blanket immunity forever is not a thing...the next admin can cancel it as readily as Trump Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #4

cstanleytech

(28,635 posts)
3. Trump's government and private lawyers better be prepared to answer questions about that though in Court.
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 05:55 PM
7 hrs ago

And they better bring their A game because they are putting their law licenses on the line for this.

Prairie Gates

(8,526 posts)
4. Blanket immunity forever is not a thing...the next admin can cancel it as readily as Trump
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 07:09 PM
6 hrs ago

cancels anything he doesn't like.

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